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1964 Map of Woodland

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Woodland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Weldon River meanders through the southwestern corner of this 1964 survey, defining a landscape of agricultural sections and scattered family landmarks. Located along the Decatur Co Wayne Co line, the small settlement of Woodland serves as a central point for the surrounding rural townships. The map is particularly rich in genealogical data, documenting numerous burial grounds including Lentz Cem, Cunningham Cem, and Big Springs Cem.

Drainage patterns are clearly articulated by Steel Creek and Caleb Creek, while local religious life is anchored by Spring Branch Ch. This U.S. Geological Survey record reveals a mid-century rural Iowa geography where traditional land use meets modern infrastructure, evidenced by the presence of a Radio Tower amidst established farms. The intricate topography of the High Point and Grand River areas shows the detailed elevation work typical of the era's photogrammetric mapping.